Bedford, Virginia vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 23.0% more expensive than Bedford, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $72,199 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is more expensive than Bedford, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Bedford, Virginia
Bedford, VA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Bedford, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  28.9% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher